Funeral mass video can be found here:
https://youtu.be/ViEkAmW-7eE

Dear Friends,
My heart-felt condolences to you as we mourn Fr. Dennis. In our time of loss we recall that Fr. Dennis would often say: “A blessed Sunday to us all!” We trust he is now experiencing a blessed Sunday (resurrection day) with Jesus in Heaven. For his life on earth and now his risen life in Heaven, we echo another of his sayings: “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God!”
Due to the COVID restrictions all services for Msgr. Dennis will be private at the request of the family.

Please participate in Fr. Dennis’ funeral by celebrating his Mass on-line. By 6pm Friday, Nov. 27^th, it will be posted on our website, on our YouTube Channel, and sent out by Flocknote. *Mass video has been delayed for technical reasons. Will be out  ASAP*

As a staff we are currently working on additional ways to honor Fr. Dennis. More details about these efforts will be forthcoming -- likely the week after Thanksgiving. Also, after the pandemic, we will be able to invite all to a Memorial Mass for Msgr. Sheehan.

With thanks to Fr. Dennis’ family for making this designation, donations in his memory can be made to our Collaborative two-parish St. Vincent DePaul Society. The mailing address is: St. Vincent DePaul Society; Our Lady’s Parish Offices; 573 Washington St.; Newton MA 02458.

May Dennis rejoice in Heaven, as his words and example inspire us, and his prayers assist us.

Love and resurrection faith. – Fr. Dan

Condolences
William Sheehan (brother)
51 Beach Street
Marblehead, MA 01945-2932

Due to a scheduling conflict, Fr. Dan will be hearing confessions on Saturday, November 28th at 5 PM at Sacred Heart.

This year's Mass of Remembrance is only available online. It will be available on our YouTube channel at 3:45 pm on Saturday, November 7th at the following link: Virtual Mass of Remembrance.
This Mass is being offered for all those from both Sacred Heart and Our Lady's who were either buried from the churches or had a graveside service from last November through the end of October.

For the entire month of November, we will be praying for the faithful departed at all Masses, particularly the names added to our Online Book of Remembrance. To add names to this book, use the form on the Request page.

For updated information, visit our COVID-19 page.

NEW AS OF MAY 20: Special Statement from the Pastor on resuming public Masses on May 30 & 31 .doc version .pdf version

Public worship is no longer suspended, and we are doing everything we can to reopen our churches consistent with the safety requirements of the state and the Archdiocese. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass will continue for the foreseeable future - for EVERYONE. We encourage all to continue to worship with us online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ3LL_OmmGMn5My8tp5KyA

For regular updates by email, sign up for our Flocknote newsletter at https://sholnewton.flocknote.com/SHOLEmailUpdates
This includes a Monday greeting from the pastor, regular Friday update,  and Sunday Mass link.

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The Sacred Heart & Our Lady Help of Christians Collaborative is committed to being a living Gospel to all those we meet.

We strive to encounter Christ, respond in love, and share the Good News of our faith for the realization of God's Kingdom. 

If you are new to this site and to our collaborative, welcome! If you are a long time parishioner, welcome back! We hope you find what you are searching for. 

Fr. John's Memorial Booklet of Photos and Stories
Eulogy Given by Mary Ann McLaughlin
To read more about Fr. John's life and legacy, visit this page.

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Click to read Cardinal Sean's letter, announcing the Year of the Eucharist.